Stars, Stripes, and Feathers: The American Dream on Two Legs
- Jason F Nichols
- Sep 17, 2024
- 2 min read

In the heart of every American backyard, where the green grass grows and the white picket fences stand tall, there's a new symbol of freedom clucking its way to glory – the backyard chicken.

Meet Salem and Mo’ Hawkins, two fine-feathered fowls who've taken up residence next to the family broom and a wooden structure that's a peck above the rest. It's not just any perch; it's a perch adorned with stars, much like the flag that waves proudly in the breeze. These birds aren't just laying eggs; they're laying the foundation for a poultry revolution.
A Day in the Life of Patriotic Poultry
The day begins with a rousing cock-a-doodle-doo, which, in chicken language, translates to "I love America!" Salem and Mo’ Hawkins start their morning with a dust bath – because cleanliness is next to cluckliness – followed by a breakfast of corn, grains, and a side of freedom.
As they strut around the yard, they're not just scratching for bugs; they're searching for the American dream. And what's more American than a chicken in every pot and a coop in every yard?
The Broom: A Symbol of Clean Starts and Sweepstakes
The family broom, leaning casually against the house, isn't just for sweeping away yesterday's troubles. It's a starting gate for today's chicken races. Salem and Mo’ Hawkins line up at the bristles, ready to dash for the prize of extra mealworms. Onlookers can't help but cheer, "Go, feathers, go!"
The Coop: A Feathered Fortress of Freedom
As the sun sets, our feathered friends retire to their coop, a fortress of freedom where every roost is a throne and every egg is a treasure. It's here, under the stars and stripes, that they dream of tomorrow's adventures.
So, if you're thinking of raising chickens, remember Salem and Mo’ Hawkins, the patriotic pair who remind us that with a little bit of space and a lot of love, you too can have a slice of the American pie – or should we say, the American egg?




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